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A nurse is preparing to administer an enteral feeding. In which order will the nurse implement the steps, starting with the first one?
 
  1. Elevate head of bed to at least 30 degrees.
  2. Check for gastric residual volume.
  3. Flush tubing with 30 mL of water.
  4. Verify tube placement.
  5. Initiate feeding.
  a. 4, 2, 1, 5, 3
  b. 2, 4, 1, 3, 5
  c. 1, 4, 2, 3, 5
  d. 2, 1, 4, 5, 3
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ANS: C
The steps for an enteral feeding are as follows: Place patient in high-Fowler's position or elevate head of bed to at least 30 (preferably 45) degrees; verify tube placement; check for gastric residual volume; flush tubing with 30 mL of water; and initiate feeding.
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